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WV12 ERZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,649 mi
Last recorded149,649 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ERZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 149,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r shock cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion rear subframe and suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 30 May 2025 139,055 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Fail 30 May 2025 139,055 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,715 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 124,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 117,750 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,147 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2020 77,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Tyre too small (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edges and depth on 1.6mm Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,687 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,705 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WV12 ERZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 ERZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV12 ERZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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